The phageome: A hidden kingdom within your gut

Updated on: August 15,2024

The phageome: A hidden kingdom within your gut

Updated on:August 15,2024

Researchers focus on menacing 'superbug,' hoping to identify what makes patients susceptible

by Shana Hutchins,Texas A&M UniversityThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positiv

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers focus on menacing 'superbug,' hoping to identify what makes patients susceptible

by Shana Hutchins,Texas A&M UniversityThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positiv

Updated on:April 03,2024

Common medications accumulate in gut bacteria, which may reduce drug effectiveness and alter the gut microbiome

by UK Research and InnovationCommonly used drugs accumulate in our gut bacteria, which can change the drugs' effectiveness and affect the bacteria's metabolism. Credit: Copyright: Aleksandra K

Updated on: May 28,2024

Common medications accumulate in gut bacteria, which may reduce drug effectiveness and alter the gut microbiome

by UK Research and InnovationCommonly used drugs accumulate in our gut bacteria, which can change the drugs' effectiveness and affect the bacteria's metabolism. Credit: Copyright: Aleksandra K

Updated on:May 28,2024

Antireflux mucosectomy, mucosal ablation compared for gastroesophageal reflux disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), improvement in symptoms is seen with both antireflux mucosectomy (ARMS) and antireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA), but subjective

Updated on: August 08,2024

Antireflux mucosectomy, mucosal ablation compared for gastroesophageal reflux disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), improvement in symptoms is seen with both antireflux mucosectomy (ARMS) and antireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA), but subjective

Updated on:August 08,2024

Regular use of acid reflux drugs linked to heightened risk of type 2 diabetes

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegular use of acid reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs for short, is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabet

Updated on: June 06,2024

Regular use of acid reflux drugs linked to heightened risk of type 2 diabetes

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegular use of acid reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs for short, is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabet

Updated on:June 06,2024

Human microbiota modeling system can predict individual sensitivity to food additives

byPasteur InstituteSection of intestinal tissue with staining of immune cells. Credit: Héloïse RytterWidely used by the food industry, emulsifiers—a type of food additive—are found in many daily

Updated on: February 20,2025

Human microbiota modeling system can predict individual sensitivity to food additives

byPasteur InstituteSection of intestinal tissue with staining of immune cells. Credit: Héloïse RytterWidely used by the food industry, emulsifiers—a type of food additive—are found in many daily

Updated on:February 20,2025

Study reveals relationship of gut microbiome on children's brain development and function

byWellesley CollegeThe RESONANCE cohort is a diverse cohort with accelerated longitudinal sampling. (A) Stool samples, cognitive assessments, and neuroimaging were collected from participants at

Updated on: January 24,2024

Study reveals relationship of gut microbiome on children's brain development and function

byWellesley CollegeThe RESONANCE cohort is a diverse cohort with accelerated longitudinal sampling. (A) Stool samples, cognitive assessments, and neuroimaging were collected from participants at

Updated on:January 24,2024

Study reveals how triclosan, likely found in toothpaste, is triggered to harm the gut

by University of North Carolina at Chapel HillCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted in mice demonstrates precisely howtriclosan, an antimicrobial found in toothpaste, toys

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study reveals how triclosan, likely found in toothpaste, is triggered to harm the gut

by University of North Carolina at Chapel HillCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted in mice demonstrates precisely howtriclosan, an antimicrobial found in toothpaste, toys

Updated on:April 11,2024

Low liver awareness among the public

Low liver awareness among the publicbyKarolinska InstitutetGraphical abstract. Proportions of the general population that consider different diseases to carry social stigma. Credit:Clinics

Updated on: January 24,2024

Low liver awareness among the public

Low liver awareness among the publicbyKarolinska InstitutetGraphical abstract. Proportions of the general population that consider different diseases to carry social stigma. Credit:Clinics

Updated on:January 24,2024

Molecules that reduce 'bad' gut bacteria reverse narrowing of arteries in animal study

by The Scripps Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at Scripps Research have developed molecules that can remodel the bacterial population of intestines to a healthier state and

Updated on: March 26,2024

Molecules that reduce 'bad' gut bacteria reverse narrowing of arteries in animal study

by The Scripps Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at Scripps Research have developed molecules that can remodel the bacterial population of intestines to a healthier state and

Updated on:March 26,2024

New resource for gastroenterologists on using probiotics and prebiotics in clinical practice

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientific evidence, not popular ideas, should drive probiotic and prebiotic recommendations in cl

Updated on: May 17,2024

New resource for gastroenterologists on using probiotics and prebiotics in clinical practice

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientific evidence, not popular ideas, should drive probiotic and prebiotic recommendations in cl

Updated on:May 17,2024

Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

by Elana GotkineAdding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published i

Updated on: January 24,2024

Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

by Elana GotkineAdding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published i

Updated on:January 24,2024